Rye Message Board

1861/91 Census
The 1891 census showed “Leaside” or “Seaside” as an address in the Broomhill area does anyone recognise this? Also in 1861 I have Rye-Horing by Sea does this mean anything to any local historians? Many thanks Syd Pawley … read more
9th February 2003

Sydney Pawley
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Genealogy
Rye Bay Scallops
Saw your email on the Rye website re: scallops. There was a feature on Rye scallops in last Saturday’s Times (1st Feb) in the Weekend Section, page 5, entitled “The Rye road to superb fresh scallops.” It is by Charles Campion, and at the end it mentions Botterells, Fish and Shellfish Merchants, Harbour Road, Rye … read more
4th February 2003

Margaret G Powling
Discussion
BBC Radio Kent – Toby Jugs
I left a message on page 9 of your website, after my husband and I had enjoyed a holiday in Rye. I just thought readers of this site might like to know that I’m going to be on BBC Radio Kent (if you can receive that in Rye and environs?) on Thursday 30th Jan, at … read more
25th January 2003

Margaret G Powling
Discussion
Accommodation
Warning! Tunbridge wells tourist office has reported that a B&B provider had a couple walk out without paying after staying 2 weeks. They did the same thing in Maidstone a month ago. The police are keen to trace them as the man said he was working for the police, and often stayed in the premises … read more
18th December 2002

Rye Tourist Info Centre
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Discussion
Hotel Search
A number of us (6-8 adults) are looking to spend New Year’s Eve in Rye, and wonered whether any hotels were hosting a New Years Eve dinner / dinner dance? All information would be most welcome. … read more
13th December 2002

Lucy Cunningham
Discussion
Rye Heritage Centre
Rye Heritage Centre now stock Sussex Trugs. Tel: [reveal tel] . … read more
3rd December 2002

Rye Tourist Info Centre
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Discussion
Email Addresses Required
Hi. I am away at university at the moment and have lost some email addresses! Does anyone know Kate from Monroes email address? Rye catch? Chamber of Commerce? Thank you, Emily x … read more
30th October 2002

Emily
Discussion
Local Historic Soceity
Can anybody provide me with details of how to contact local historian/historic society? Thank you. … read more
7th October 2002

Kathy
Discussion
History of Broomhill
In the Census of 1861 my ancestors are shown under Broomhill and their place of birth is given as “Horing of Rye” does this mean anything to anybody? Thanks. … read more
25th September 2002

Sydney Pawley
Genealogy
Property Search
Please can anyone advise, I am looking for a suitable property to let in Rye on a long term assignment, excellant Ref’s, Deposit & Advance Rent available. I also have two well behaved small children. … read more
24th September 2002

Jamie Lewis
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Discussion